Coach Bowman says, 'We are two or three strong in each position. Each of them is able to step right in and do the job." The young Assistant Coach says he likes the idea of competition within the team to a certain extent. "It keeps the pressure on the starters so that everyone must play to the best of his abilities," he said. " It can only make for a better team." The Dons schedule, which includes I5 doubleheaders throughout the season, increases the importance of the ball club's depth, if they plan to remain competitive during the long season. In a recent three-game sweep of the San Jose State Spartans, USF substitutes Rick Doran, Bill Murray, and Monico Corral all provided stability to the infield to enable Don victories.
Dennis Laurel, Greg Jewett, Eddie Mitchell, Tony Ragusa, Joe Potulny, and Bill Murray will give the Dons a solid offense, once the season progresses, and they each find their swing. With their tough schedule and heavy amount of doubleheaders, the Dons will need a good bench (TheFoghorn).
